CVE-2018-20757: XSS

Published Feb 6, 2019
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Updated

MODX Revolution through v2.7.0-pl allows XSS via an extended user field such as a Container name or Attribute name.

Other sources

MODX Revolution through v2.7.0-pl allows XSS via an extended user field such as Container name or Attribute name.

MITRE

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
MODX MODX Revolution<=2.7.0
MODX MODX Revolution=2.7.0-pl
composer/modx/revolution<2.7.1-pl
2.7.1-pl

Event History

Feb 6, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:29 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 14, 2022
Advisory Published
via GitHub·01:36 AM
Data Sourced
via GitHub·01:36 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-20757?

CVE-2018-20757 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to allow cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-20757?

To fix CVE-2018-20757, upgrade MODX Revolution to version 2.7.1 or later, where the vulnerability has been patched.

3

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2018-20757?

The potential impacts of CVE-2018-20757 include unauthorized script execution on user interactions, possibly leading to session hijacking.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2018-20757?

CVE-2018-20757 affects all versions of MODX Revolution up to and including 2.7.0-pl.

5

How can I identify if I am vulnerable to CVE-2018-20757?

You can identify if you are vulnerable to CVE-2018-20757 by checking the version of your MODX Revolution installation and verifying if it is 2.7.0 or earlier.

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